This Artist's Rental Home in Ojai Is Like Walking into a Warm Hug
"I love my space because it encourages room for creativity — I'm surrounded by items that I find comforting, such as big soft blankets and plush textured pillows, as well as items that creatively inspire me, from art to books and objects from my travels," explains painter Kristine Overacre.
Jan 19, 2022
B&A: A Quick Under-$10 Project Gives a Plain IKEA HEMNES Some Character
If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.
Jan 12, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Home Has Smart Tips for Drawers, Doors & Other Storage Spots
Bleached herringbone oak wood floors, white-washed wood detailing, high ceilings, and impeccably organized spaces all contribute to the serene atmosphere of this professional organizer's home.
Jan 12, 2022
The Forecast is Always Cloudy in This 450-Square-Foot NYC Studio
Tynan wanted this small studio to feel like a "1950s honeymoon suite, a cocktail lounge, a powder room, the Playboy Mansion, a 1960s TSA terminal, and a little gay space station in the clouds."
Jan 11, 2022
This Pro Uses Her Favorite Budget Products & Tricks for Organizing Her Rental
Jakia, the CEO and founder of SoleOrganizer, has done a beautiful job of creating an uncluttered, organized home that holds just what she needs.
Jan 6, 2022
Before & After: A Dingy Basement Becomes a Functional Space with 4 Zones
The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.
Dec 26, 2021
B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Studio Has Tons of Smart Storage & Renter-Friendly Ideas
The only thing that came in Julie Gordon's rental studio apartment was a small stove, fridge, and three cabinets. But after some major TLC, a few great peel and stick finds, and lots of patience, she's turned this shoebox-sized into a cozy, beautiful, and organized home.
Dec 15, 2021
Two Friends’ Minimal Brooklyn 'Bachelor Pad' Lights Up Neon At Night
These two artists created a versatile home space for art making and showing off their tour posters.

Nov 30, 2021
B&A: This Mother-Daughter Design Duo Transformed This Bus into a Tiny Home
Lisa Donahue and her daughter, Megan Donahue, started Live Simply Buses as a tribute to their brother and son Michael who passed away at the age of 15.
Nov 29, 2021
Before and After: An Old, Crumbling Guest Bathroom Gets a Luxe Upgrade for $800
Gold accents found in the mirror, wall art, faucet, and hardware tie it all together.
Nov 27, 2021
An Artist's Renovated New Orleans House Is a Light-Filled Family Home
When artist Josie Azuma and her husband bought this house in 2015, it was in rough shape and too small. They renovated it to be a larger, light-filled, and functional home for their family.
Nov 22, 2021
This Family-Friendly Brooklyn Brownstone Is a Dreamy Textile-Filled Home
Becca Crawford, who works at textiles and decor brand St. Frank, fell for the high ceilings and charming pre-war details of this Brooklyn Brownstone; it's the perfect canvas for her enviable collection of gorgeous textiles.
Nov 15, 2021
A Small Denver Rental Shows How Chic Layering Calming Neutrals Can Be
This cute white stucco house that was built in 1939 with really unique Spanish-style architectural features has been layered with calming neutrals to create a cozy and chic home.
Nov 12, 2021
Two Musicians Make Their Rental Sing with Green Walls and a Lavender Fireplace
Musician Emma Frank and her husband work from home in this bright rental apartment in Park Slope. "It’s a really nice space to be creative in."
Nov 4, 2021
A Fiber Artist and Ceramicist Share a 200-Square-Foot Airstream and Studio
Erica and Kristen purchased this airstream for only $500, then gutted it, cleaned it, and re-built the interiors to fit exactly what they need.
Nov 3, 2021
A Knitwear Designer's Albuquerque Home Is a Mix of Scandinavian and Navajo Style
Navajo/Diné knitwear designer Jennifer Berg founded Native Knitter, and she designs and sells knitting patterns from her beautiful house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which she shares with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a tortoise.
Nov 2, 2021
This California Home Is Calming & Classic While Still Being Visually Interesting
Alyssa Fetini works in HR but has a passion for interior design that she was able to express when she and her partner renovated this large house in Oakland's Lake Merritt neighborhood.
Oct 20, 2021
B&A: This Dated Chicago Condo Now Has the Coolest Built-In Ideas We've Ever Seen
When Annabell Ren and Steven Karvelius moved in to this unit in a 120-year-old historic four-flat in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the interior was dated and there was very limited storage space. But it had potential.
Oct 18, 2021
This Gorgeous Norwegian Apartment Is Soothing Scandinavian Style Embodied
Originally from Taiwan, Kathy Hao-Hsuan Chang, moved to Norway 3.5 years ago, and fell in love with Scandinavian style design. "It is minimalistic, but still with very beautiful things to look at."
Oct 12, 2021
A Compact San Francisco Condo Shows How to Optimize Space Beautifully
Laura is a pro at designing and optimizing small spaces, and lives in this condo located in a 1909 Victorian building. And a clever dog crate camouflaging idea is just ONE of the great ideas you'll find in her home.
Sep 29, 2021
Before & After: A Decaying Duplex Becomes a Glam Blend of Old-Meets-New
The space features glimpses of the original brick, which runs three layers deep.
Sep 23, 2021
Before & After: A Mismatched Kitchen Gets a Chic, All-White Revamp for $25,000
The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.
Sep 17, 2021
Before & After: Blue Cabinets and Gold Accents Transform Drab Kitchen for $1,000
The first step in this two-week project was to paint the walls and floors white.
Sep 14, 2021
Before & After: A Dingy Bathroom Becomes a Serene Mini Spa for $1,000
Like many great renovation projects, this one started with a fresh coat of white paint.
Sep 13, 2021
B&A: A 450-Square-Foot Studio's Closet Was Converted into a Clever Bed Alcove
Franco Cheng renovated this small Toronto studio apartment, completely upgrading the kitchen and bathroom, and creating a neat bed alcove where a built-in mirrored closet used to be.
Sep 13, 2021
B&A: A Designer's '70s Era Australia Beach House Got a Modern & Inspiring Update
Interior designer Catherine Armstrong lives in Byron Bay and recently completed an inspiring full renovation of the home she shares with her family.
Sep 10, 2021
Before & After: A Dated Kitchen Becomes Unrecognizable After a Glam $19,000 Redo
Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.
Sep 7, 2021
Before & After: A $350 Bedroom Revamp So Groovy You Won't Believe It's in an RV
Woodstock-era inspiration and beautiful boho touches take this mobile bedroom from brown and drab to bright and modern.
Sep 3, 2021
A Bristol Home Features a Limewash Wall, Cool Coffee Spot, & Glass Conservatory
Graphic designer Claire Latchem and her music director partner, Dan Broadley, bought their home in early 2020, have worked to transform it into a home that inspires creativity.
Sep 2, 2021
Before and After: A Blah Beige Bathroom Gets a Luxe (But Still Neutral) Redo
"It reminds me of a five-star hotel," the homeowner says.
Aug 29, 2021
This Rental's Home to 3 Kids & an Impressive Array of Minimal & Modern Furniture
If you imagine that being a furniture designer means you get to be surrounded by your own gorgeous modern work, you'd be right.
Aug 26, 2021
B&A: A 100-Year-Old Home's Entryway Gets a Modern-Meets-Vintage Redo for $550
Now, the home's original features truly sing.
Aug 25, 2021
A 350-Square-Foot NYC Studio Uses Every Smart Trick for Maximizing Small Spaces
Geneve Lau may only live in 350 square feet, but it feels much larger and is very organized and comfortable.
Aug 9, 2021
Before and After: A Paint-Free Redo Warms up This Stark White Rental Bathroom
This makeover is landlord-friendly.
Aug 2, 2021
B&A: A Red-and-Yellow Hodgepodge Kitchen Gets a Cozy, Sophisticated Redo
Now, it looks much brighter and bigger — not to mention cleaner.
Jul 20, 2021
Before and After: A "Dark Cave" Hallway Gets a Modern, Stylish Refresh
Although hallways and entryways are meant for passing through, they definitely shouldn't be passed over when it comes to style.
Jul 17, 2021
B&A: A $930 Refresh Gives this Dingy, Stained Rental Bedroom a New Life
A few small projects made a big difference.
Jul 15, 2021
B&A: A $350 Vintage-Meets-Modern DIY Stair Redo Saved This Couple Thousands
The DIY job cost literally a fraction of what they were quoted.
Jul 13, 2021
This 248-Square-Foot Studio Is Gorgeous and a Small/Cool Winner
Video House Tour
Courtney and Jules rent this 248-square-foot studio apartment in New York's West Village... and they've done an amazing job creating a functional AND beautiful home.
Jul 2, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Shows How to Wow With Wallpaper in a Small Space
Logan West says he's a maximalist who values minimalism.
Jun 25, 2021
B&A: A Dreary Attic Turned Luxe Bathroom Makes Smart Use of Space
The tub, toilet, and standing shower are seriously dreamy.
Jun 22, 2021
A Studio Combines Clever Storage Ideas & Smart Space Planning
Creative director Willow Rothbart's style in her small Los Angeles studio apartment's style is a mix of industrial, minimalist, and a touch of transitional.
Jun 21, 2021
This Photographer's Los Angeles Rental Will Inspire With Scandi Vibes
When it came to decorating this 800-square-foot rental apartment, photographer Nesrin Danan chose a mix of mid-century modern meets Scandinavian vibes to create a soothing sanctuary.
Jun 17, 2021
A Teeny & Chic NYC Studio Apartment Has an Amazing DIY Backyard
When Carley first moved into this small studio apartment, the "backyard" only had a picnic table and a chain link fence. After a trip to Lowe's and a few hundred bucks' worth of lumber, she built a fence and crafted the perfect outdoor living space.
Jun 14, 2021
Before and After: A 1980s Bathroom with Gross Tile Gets a Head-to-Toe Upgrade
Nearly every part of this bathroom got a modern-looking refresh.
Jun 11, 2021
A Designer Remodeled Her Childhood House into a Warm, Modern Home
Estefania's home in Lima, Peru features tons of different textures, like exposed concrete, bricks, adobe, mosaics, wood, laminates, and lots of rugs, a bold mix that gives every room a strong identity.
Jun 10, 2021
B&A: Curbside Garbage Gets an Artful and Stylish New Life for Just $12
"I love that it was literal trash that will now be on display and admired," the DIYer says.
Jun 7, 2021
This 513-Square-Foot D.C. Condo Is the Very Definition of Lush Minimalism
Sarai Reed, April Lawrence, and their dog, Lambo Reed-Lawrence, share this small one-bedroom condo. Their style is equal parts mid-century modern-inspired, uncluttered, and full of plants, which translates very nicely into a style you could call Lush Minimalism.
Jun 7, 2021
Before and After: A Dated 2000s Kitchen Becomes an Open, Airy Stunner
Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.
Jun 3, 2021
Before and After: A $10 Used IKEA Table Gets a Trendy Concrete-Infused Glow-Up
This Facebook Marketplace find just needed a little DIY love.
May 30, 2021
Before & After: This Charming Kitchen Redo Will Make You a Wood Cabinet Convert
The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.
May 20, 2021
This Minimal and Modern Apartment Has the Cutest Checkered Vinyl Kitchen Floor
Anyone who's been captivated by the current checkerboard trend will fall head over heels for this Toronto rental apartment's original black and white checkered kitchen floor.
May 20, 2021
B&A: A Paint-Free, One-Weekend Makeover Peps Up a Bathroom
If you’re looking for paint project inspiration, there’s plenty to choose from — everything from white-on-white Scandi-style redos to dark and dramatic paint makeovers. It’s no secret that a can of paint and a paintbrush can go a long way in transforming a space. But sometimes you can make a big impact without picking up a can of paint at all.Take this bathroom redo from homeowner Lindsey Mitlyng, which she pulled off without a single drop of paint.
May 12, 2021
Before and After: A $150 Project Gives a Plain Living Room a Luxe Transformation
It's a simple project with a big wow factor.
May 7, 2021
B&A: A Stylish $1,500 Laundry Room Redo is Filled with Smart DIYs
This laundry room maximizes storage and style and has TONS of DIY details.
May 6, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Smart Layout & Storage Make It Feel Larger
Even though this Denver studio apartment is small, it feels like it has distinct rooms like a bedroom, dining, office, and living thanks to a good layout and the use of open and closed storage.
Apr 28, 2021
B&A: A Dark, Dated Kitchen Gets a Smarter Layout and a Brighter Look
This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.
Apr 28, 2021
A 678-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Is Cozy, Accessible, and Stylish
To create her wheelchair accessible home, Marina had three key words in mind: "autonomy, safety, and practicality so that I could live in the most serene way."
Apr 23, 2021
A Bright Apartment Sports Brick Walls and a Closet-Turned-Music Studio
Podcast host Latoya Coleman and violinist Jordan Waré love their LA rental. "Overall this apartment has a very New York City feel, in LA, which is perfect for us two native New Yorkers escaping winter in search of sunshine."
Apr 20, 2021
This House Built Out of Straw Bale Is a Lovely Sustainable Home
Green House Tour
It was important to Julia and John to build a house in a way that was respectful of the environment and that would be sustainable to live in long-term. It took three years from when they started building to before they were able to move in, but it's because they did nearly all the work themselves while working full-time jobs.
Apr 13, 2021
Schoolhouse's Director of Product's Lovely Home Is Full of Great Lamps
Schoolhouse's Director of Product, Katie Elliott, lives in a Lovely Portland Home, and Yes There Are A Lot of Great Lamps
Apr 8, 2021
B&A: A 1920s Bungalow Gets a Groovy, Earthy Update Fit for a Family of 3
Musicians Jacki and Jacob Warren-Bullard, of the band Major Murphy, helped refresh this 1920s rental bungalow in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's full of renter-friendly ideas and inspiration.
Apr 7, 2021
Before & After: A Previously Abandoned Airstream's Transformation Is Beautiful
This creative couple bought an abandoned Airstream on the side of the road for $600, eventually spending two and a half years and $20k to completely renovate it themselves!
Mar 25, 2021
A Bright 260-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Feels Much Larger
The biggest challenge was mastering the layout of a studio apartment and figuring out my storage situation. Using underbed storage for cameras, photo supplies, and out-of-season clothing saved the day!
Mar 17, 2021
A Former Small/Cool Winner's Small Home Now Includes a WFH Spot & Gym
Former Small/Cool Contest winner Pamela Kaupinen's tiny apartment has had to turn into many different things during quarantine, including a home office and gym! See how she fit more functions in her small space with this updated look at her NYC rental apartment.
Mar 12, 2021
This Adorable Pair of Tiny Houses Makes Small Living Look Stylish
Tim Davidson owns and lives in 270-square-foot Tiffany the Tiny House, but also owns another tiny house on the property that he rents out on Airbnb that he calls Shellmate Island Octagon Tiny Home, which is 320 square feet large.
Mar 3, 2021
Actress Bitsie Tulloch's House Came Together with the Help of DIY Art
Actress Bitsie Tulloch had to start from scratch when it came to furnishing the new house she bought with her husband, actor David Giuntoli.
Feb 19, 2021
Before and After: A Beige Bath's $1,800 Redo Plays Up Some of Its Retro Glory
This DIYer uncovered a sweet surprise in his renovation.
Feb 7, 2021
A Holistic Interior Designer's 'Modern Farmhouse' Is an Inspiring High & Low Mix
"Dedicating time and attention to designing spaces that are happy, healthy, and supportive is the ultimate form of wellness and self-care we can give ourselves and our family. There is a lot of power in good, intentional design."
Feb 5, 2021
A Condo Shows How to Design & DIY a Gorgeous Home out of a 'Soulless White Box'
Mariana's condo is new construction and initially lacked architectural charm, but she brought life into the space by mixing her own paint colors, sourcing things secondhand, using what she already had, DIYing what she didn’t, and investing in a few things that could really make a difference.
Jan 26, 2021